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The Magnolia Room is situated at the Oldest City's most historic property, Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. The Park features 15 acres, making it a great space for weddings, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, farewell brunches, & other special occasions. There is complimentary onsite parking. This venue is not just a Park; it is an experience. Since 1868, we have welcomed millions of eager guests down picturesque Magnolia Avenue to experience the magic that resides in this special place. We now welcome you to experience our magic on a much more intimate level.

The property offers views of the St. Augustine Inlet and bayfront. The Magnolia Room is a 2,500-square-foot enclosed event space with retractable bay doors opening to two open-air patios, adding an additional 2,800 square feet for extra guest seating or a dance floor. A private sitting room/dressing area & a caterers' prep kitchen are inside. The Celebration Cottage can accommodate wedding parties on their special day and serve as a main event space for smaller functions. They are equipped with mirrors, a private restroom and shower, a refrigerator, a large-screen TV, lounge seating, & more.

With no shortage of stunning photo backdrops, choose your ideal setting for your ceremony and cocktail hour. Options include The Peacock Garden, waterfront, Founder's Pier, the Spanish Mission, & more. Enjoy the many peacocks while strolling. Afterward, move the party inside to The Magnolia Room or the outdoor patios. The Magnolia Room accommodates up to 170 seated tables or 300 standing guests. We also allow third-party rentals to bring in tents. Choose your dream team of vendors, or use our preferred vendor list to fully personalize your special day!

What You'll Love About The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth

Couples found the venue to be in a gorgeous location. They also have given praise to the staff for how helpful and attentive they are. Check out the review section for more information.

FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Park
Religious
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

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Fountain of Youth is highly recommended as a wedding venue, praised for its stunning location, helpful and accommodating staff, and spacious facilities. The bridal suite was a highlight with amenities like a large fridge and private bathroom, making it convenient for getting ready. Guests enjoyed the historical greeters and feeding the peacocks, adding to the unique charm of the venue. The availability of ample parking was also appreciated by guests.

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Fountain of Youth is highly recommended as a wedding venue, praised for its stunning location, helpful and accommodating staff, and spacious facilities. The bridal suite was a highlight with amenities like a large fridge and private bathroom, making it convenient for getting ready. Guests enjoyed the historical greeters and feeding the peacocks, adding to the unique charm of the venue. The availability of ample parking was also appreciated by guests.

Weddingwire
4.7/5 30 reviews
Google
4.9/5 15 reviews
Rachael
Rachael Sent on 02/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream venue

I am so glad we chose FOY to be our wedding venue -our day was ABSOLUTELY perfect. From the start Ali and her team were incredibly helpful, we found almost all of our vendors from their recommendations and we honestly had the DREAM TEAM. I should add though you don’t have to choose from there preffered list -you have a lot of freedom for any vendors you want to use with no additional fees (….which I know is not the case for all venues -so I was grateful). Did I mention they are pup friendly? Our girl Mochi hung with us all day which was just so special. Our guests loved the champagne welcome with the historical greeters (we were able to hire via the FOY).They also were able to enjoy the exhibits and of course getting to hang with/ feed the peacocks before the ceremony. We had 140 guests and we all comfortably fit in the magnolia room for our plated dinner service, we had the dance floor right outside on the patio and the ceremony itself was at the waterfront. We were also able to book the bridal cottage which fit myself, my 7 bridesmaids, 3 moms, and our 2 hair and 2 makeup vendors perfectly with more than enough room. The full fridge and full bathroom was super handy too- especially being able to run and use that restroom throughout the night (trust me a private restroom is handy when you have a giant wedding dress lol) This may also seem silly to add but I also loved that there was a ton of parking available for our guests and vendors- St Aug is a hard city to find parking in and all the other venues we viewed didn’t have any free parking options. We can’t recommend the FOY enough! (I don’t have all my wedding photos back yet but here’s a mix of iPhone and a few sneak peaks from my photographer)
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Sarah Sent on 01/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!

Could not have had a more gorgeous location or venue! Absolutely perfect and Alexandra is so great and helpful and accommodating. So many guests commented on how that was the best venue ever!
Kayci
Kayci Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding

I am so happy I chose to have my wedding at the Fountain of Youth. Alexandra helped me every step of the way. I was able to use their new bridal suite to get ready for the day with my bridesmaids. It was beautiful. There was so much room for all of us to get ready. There was a big screen tv, private bathroom, and a large fridge! We over looked where the ceremony and reception took place. All of the fountain of youth employees were so nice and happy to help us with all we needed during our time there. I would 100% recommend having your wedding here!
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Bailey Sent on 05/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

Had an amazingly beautiful reception at the Fountain of Youth. Alexandria was wonderful and very responsive to questions. The venue is renovated and the numerous windows make for a perfect evening. The Peacocks wandering around are a guest favorite!
Jenna
Jenna Sent on 05/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Florida Wedding

We can’t say enough great things about the Fountain of Youth! The Magnolia Room is beautiful and our guests LOVED the peacocks. The renovated patio was perfect for dancing! We loved every moment and Alexandra made planning our wedding remotely easy and stress free. This venue is the perfect place for couples who want to showcase the nature of North Florida in their wedding!
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Melissa Sent on 01/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

The venue is beautiful and spotlessly clean. There is so much included that you don’t even need to bring in very much to have an amazing event. Plus it saves you a lot of time and money! I highly recommend it!
Rcrenshaw
Raelene Sent on 12/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazingly beautiful venue.

I enjoyed my wedding at FOY thoroughly. It was very affordable and they supplied us with everything that we needed. This place is great!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 12/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning property

Stunning and unique venue! So versatile with the indoor-outdoor space. It’s natural beauty makes the perfect backdrop for a wedding!
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Kylee Sent on 08/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!!

Alexandra (the contact for everything) was the best! She responded to every question I had super quickly, let us (and the caterers and wedding planner) come in to see the room, take measurements, pictures, etc., and was overall super kind, attentive, and flexible.

The room was absolutely beautiful, and they kept the actually fountain of youth open late just for our guests to enjoy. Everyone really liked being able to walk around, see the peacocks, taste the water, walk on the dock, etc. while we took pictures. Then, the reception in the magnolia room was spacious and the AC was kickin which we appreciated.

Overall awesome vendor - definitely recommend!
Zoe
Zoe W. Sent on 06/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experiance!

I could not recommend FOY enough as a venue. They were very accommodating, and they always keep their property well kept. Alexandra and Clay were very professional, kind, and kept our wedding running very smoothly!! I could not recommend FOY enough to use as a venue (for your wedding and/or reception as I had!) or to even visit as a guest for the day. There is so much history there, interactive experiences, and you can’t forget the beautiful peacocks that roam the area! The beautiful landscaping and the peacocks were definitely great for photos! The Magnolia Room is very gorgeous as well and is what lead us to using FOY for our wedding ceremony and reception!

Thank you Alexandra and Clay for helping our dream wedding come to fruition!
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The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth frequently asked questions

The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Park
  • Religious
  • Waterfront
The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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